Lean laboratory processes

Geniu’s consultants are not only experienced, but also strong problem solvers and effective coaches – with a clear focus on laboratories. Together with our extensive best-practice knowledge and benchmarks for laboratories, these skills make Geniu the leading consultancy for laboratories (“laboratory consultancy”).

Background

Why are lean laboratory processes relevant?

Lean not only stands for several techniques for the efficient design and error-free execution of procedures and processes, but also for a way of running a laboratory. This is why it is also referred to as “lean management”.

This topic is of central importance for laboratories. By applying the lean techniques from this course, a laboratory can increase productivity by 30 to 60%.
Typically, much of the potential can be realized within a year. And this also applies to laboratories that have already introduced initial lean techniques (such as 5S). Because Geniu helps you to realize the full potential of Lean in your laboratory – sustainably.

Lean techniques can also ensure that bottlenecks in employee capacity are eliminated and throughput times and laboratory errors are reduced. They also make it possible to handle an increasing volume of samples with a constant laboratory workforce.

40%

Potential for improvement is identified during a typical project and addressed through measures

Starting points for improvement

What will I learn?

Analyze processes
Define standard processes and make laboratory best practices available
Identify and quantify potential for improvement ("waste")
Systematically analyze the causes of walking routes
understand and effectively apply basic design options for the arrangement of devices
Understand and apply principles for determining optimal storage locations
design and implement a suitable material supply concept (incl. Kanban)
Designing workplaces ergonomically and efficiently with the help of the 5S method

What can you do?

In order to realize the full potential of lean in the laboratory, a laboratory can start with several levers. These include, for example, optimizing workflows and processes in the laboratory, reducing walking, improving material storage and organization and reducing waiting times. It also includes optimizing equipment layout and workstation design.

PROJECT DESIGN

4-12

Modules

1-9

Workshops

1-6

Months typical project duration

from 2

Hours of work per week

from 1

Participants

How Geniu helps you

Geniu’s innovative approach combines the advantages of training and management consulting. Via our online learning platform, we share our years of expertise and experience with you and explain step by step what you need to know for each topic and how to put it into practice – in your laboratory. We will also provide you with a personal expert coach who will support you throughout the entire project. He or she will not only be available to answer your questions, but will also proactively support you throughout the entire project by providing regular coaching sessions, on-site workshop support and external impetus.